Fundamentals of residential construction
By: Edward Allen and Rob Thallon ; featuring the drawings of Joseph Iano
Contributors: Thallon, Rob; Iano, Joseph
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 674
ISBN-13: 9780470540831
Subjects: House construction
Description: "This is a revision of the definitive text on home building by bestselling authors Edward Allen and Rob Thallon. It features the latest developments in the materials and methods of house construction, including energy efficiency, and a new chapter on small, multi-family apartment buildings. Organized in a logical, easy-to-follow format, it covers codes, costs, and management procedures, discusses building materials, and explores basic building systems. Profusely illustrated with over 1,250 drawings and photographs, this book includes new photorealistic illustrations that bring the text to life"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes index.